Do you live with depression? In this group, participants will have the chance to discuss their experiences, celebrate successes, work through challenges, and receive support from others who “get it.”
Scroll down to learn more about if this group might be helpful for you, and to find a group near you.
Depression is a mood disorder that typically results in people feeling sad, disinterested, or “empty.” For many, depression can lead to feeling hopeless or worthless and can make it difficult to do your usual tasks throughout the day. Symptoms might include:
- More often than not, feeling sad, down, or empty
- Disrupted sleep patterns
- Loss of interest in doing things you typically enjoy
- Irritability or tension
- Physical symptoms like weight changes or digestive issues
- Loss of energy
- Sense of hopelessness about the future
Learn more about depression here, or take a free screening now.
People may engage with a support group at various points throughout their mental health journey. For some, groups may be a safe space to explore their mental health for the first time in a welcoming and accepting community; for others, groups function as a space for validation, troubleshooting, and celebration as they work to manage or maintain their mental health. Regardless of what point you’re at, our participants share that support groups help them to get information and resources from people who have been there; build a support network they can rely on; and talk about their mental health without judgement.
At our groups, we believe in the power of community – a group of people who hear you, understand you, and walk alongside you. There’s a lot of theories behind why support groups work, but the bottom line is this: research shows people who participate in support groups have reduced symptomology, reduced number of crises, reduced use of services, and an overall increased sense of wellbeing (Worrall et al., 2018). It’s more effective than just providing information alone (Griffiths et al., 2012), and some studies even demonstrate that participation in support groups can produce equivalent outcomes to “substantially more costly professional interventions” (Pistrang, Barker, and Humphreys, 2008). No matter what you’re hoping to get out of it, support groups have something for everyone – just ask our participants.
Online: Depression (Riverside)
- Day & Time: First and Third Thursdays, from 6pm to 7:15pm
- Location: Zoom
- Interested? Register and access the meeting at bit.ly/depressionriverside, or via the calendar here.
In Person: Depression (North Central)
- Day & Time: Second and Fourth Thursdays, from 7pm to 8:30pm
- Location: 1301 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43201
- Interested? One-time registration is required. Click here to register.
NEW SCHEDULE! In Person: Depression Support Group (Fairfield County)
- Day & Time: First and Third Tuesdays, from 6pm-7pm
- Location: Integrated Services at 131 W. Main Street, Lancaster OH 43130
- Interested? One-time registration is required; click here to register.
Meeting Changes
Meeting times are subject to change. Please visit our events calendar for any updates, or call 614-221-1441 with any questions.
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